Your hand to my face,
Wrist turned, a moment.
Your fingers through my hair,
Eyes wide, doting.
...
I cocooned myself today for safety,
Safety that is never guaranteed.
I cocooned myself today from chaos,
Chaos that has taken over me.
...
Play.
Burn, betrayal, weak.
Pause.
Breathe, realize, accept.
...
Heart wrapped,
bound in thread,
Steal thread,
piercing through.
...
Cold Pavement ties her down,
Holds her in and won’t let go.
She lies there,
Thinking
...